Vineyard Supervisor/Tractor Operator - Organic vineyards
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Penticton,
British Columbia
Roche Wines is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and dedicated Vineyard Supervisor/Tractor Operator. We strive to produce exceptional wines through careful, hands-on farming using organic practices.
Roche Wines is an artisanal-scale, family-run winery located on the Naramata Bench. With deep roots in grape growing and winemaking tradition in France, we are motivated to showcase the full potential of Okanagan terroir.
The Vineyard Supervisor/Tractor Operator will assist in farming 21 acres of vinifera grapevines on 2 sites near Penticton.
The role includes:
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Operation and maintenance of tractors and vineyard equipment
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Planning and execution of vineyard operations from pruning to harvest, in close cooperation with the winemaking team
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Irrigation, weed and pest control, nutrient inputs, canopy management
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Detailed record keeping for vineyard operations, inputs, staff timetable and timesheets
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Coordination of harvest logistics, pickers
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Vineyard infrastructure maintenance – post/trellis/fencing/irrigation
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Winery/cellar/bottling operations when necessary
The ideal candidate will have:
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Experience in organic and/or biodynamic viticulture
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Ability to work flexible hours during peak season
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Strong communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is an asset.
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Capacity for sustained physical tasks, outdoors in all seasons and in varying weather conditions
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Some experience with winemaking and cellar operations
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Basic First Aid certificate
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Forklift operator’s permit
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Experience driving a trailer
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Mechanical aptitude
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eligibility to work in Canada
This role is for an independent person who is motivated to be an important part of our small team, united by our passion for creating authentic wines through responsible farming.
Compensation will be based on experience and profile.
